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    Nov 23, 2009, 10:31 AM
    Tax filing for a (non-US citizen) permanent resident earning on US income
    Does a (non-US citizen) permanent resident married to a US citizen and living in the US, have to file a tax return even if he/she is not earning any US income? (Assuming the husband and wife choose to file separately).
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    Nov 23, 2009, 01:05 PM

    Yes... and it's strongly recommended that the couple should file tax jointly. This is number one on the list, and immigration takes it seriously.
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